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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.79, 1,332.78 and 523.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.79, 1,332.78 and 523.75 is: 785.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.79 : 1,332.78 = 523.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.79/1,332.78 = 523.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.79x = 1,332.78 × 523.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.79x = 698,043.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,043.53/888.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.39

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